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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982,288, 1,473,610.47 and 405,912.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982,288, 1,473,610.47 and 405,912.68 is: 608,942.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982,288 : 1,473,610.47 = 405,912.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982,288/1,473,610.47 = 405,912.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982,288x = 1,473,610.47 × 405,912.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982,288x = 598,157,167,785.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,157,167,785.71/982,288
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608,942.76

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